Entries by WIZS Staff

Vance Co. Elementary Schools to Host Pre-K, Kindergarten Registration Events

-Information courtesy the Vance Co. Schools’ Facebook Page All 10 Vance County Schools’ elementary schools are hosting pre-kindergarten and kindergarten showcase events April 1 – 5, for registration for the 2019-2020 school year! There will be two sessions held at each school – one session in the morning and a second session in the afternoon/evening […]

Henderson-Vance Rec. & Parks Announces Upcoming Spring Events

-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department announces the following upcoming events: 2019 Egg Hunt – Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department’s Egg Hunt will be at 2 locations this year: Aycock Recreation Center and Davis Street Park on Saturday, April 6, 2019, from 10 […]

New Sandy Creek Baptist to Hold Annual Easter Egg Hunt – April 17

-Information courtesy Jackie Ayscue, New Sandy Creek Baptist Church  The annual Easter Egg Hunt and Program will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2019, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. in the Family Life Center at New Sandy Creek Baptist Church, 1699 Weldon’s Mill Road, Henderson, NC. The evening begins with a hot dog supper at 5:30 p.m., […]

Oxford Masonic Center to Host First Responders Breakfast, Open House

-Information courtesy Kevin Otis, Oxford Lodge #122 of the Masonic Home for Children On Saturday, April 6, 2019, Oxford Lodge #122 and Henry F. Grainger Lodge #412 will host a First Responders Breakfast from 6:30 – 8:30 a.m. at the Masonic Center, 105 West College Street in Oxford. Dine in or get your breakfast to go. […]

Kerr Lake Set for T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League Opener

-Press Release, Fishing League Worldwide WHAT: The FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) tournament season will continue Saturday, April 6, with the T-H Marine FLW BFL Shenandoah Division tournament on Kerr Lake. Up to 400 boaters and co-anglers will be competing for top awards of up to $8,000 and $3,000 respectively in the one-day tournament. WHEN: […]

Kindle Outreach Ministry to Hold Egg Hunt at Owen-Davis Park

-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center Come out and enjoy yourself on Saturday, April 13, 2019, with Adopt-A-Park activities sponsored by the Kindle Outreach Ministry of Clearview Church! An egg hunt, free food and more will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Owen-Davis Park (Flint […]

‘The Backyard Bluegrass Boys’ to Sing at Joy In The Lord Baptist

-Information courtesy Rev. L.T. Harris, Pastor, Joy In The Lord Baptist Church  Joy In The Lord Baptist Church will hold a gospel singing by the “The Backyard Bluegrass Boys” on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The church is located at 1238 Debnam Ave. in Henderson, NC.

Tar River Elementary Principal Completes Distinguished Leadership Program

-Press Release, NCPAPA Courtney Currin, principal of Tar River Elementary, recently completed the Distinguished Leadership Program (DLP), a year‐long leadership development program for practicing school principals designed and provided by the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principal’s Association and sponsored by the American Express Foundation through the North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development (NCASLD). […]

First Baptist of Roanoke Rapids to Present ‘The Joy of Easter’ Outdoor Play

-Information courtesy Rev. Don West, First Baptist Church – Roanoke Rapids “The Joy of Easter” outdoor Musical Passion Play will take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 20 and 21, 2019, at 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church on Becker Drive in Roanoke Rapids, NC. The musical Passion play takes place in the church’s amphitheater […]